About Hai Phong Museum
Hai Phong Museum is a city history museum located at 66 Dien Bien Phu Street in Hong Bang District, Hai Phong, Vietnam. Housed in a French colonial building constructed in 1919, it showcases the history, culture and development of Hai Phong. The museum displays archaeological artifacts, traditional crafts, maritime history and revolutionary-era exhibits, and is notable for its preserved Gothic-influenced architecture and central location near Tam Bac Lake.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a two-storey French colonial building with Gothic-influenced architecture, exhibition halls displaying archaeological finds, ceramics, traditional fishing and maritime artifacts, photographs and documents on Hai Phong's development, and outdoor displays including sculptures and historical objects. The museum is set in the city centre near Tam Bac Lake, with quiet interior galleries suitable for self-guided viewing and guided tours.
Key highlights
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French colonial building from 1919 with Gothic architectural features
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Archaeological and ceramic collections from Hai Phong region
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Exhibits on maritime history and traditional fishing culture
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Displays on local history, culture and city development
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Central location near Tam Bac Lake and Hai Phong Opera House
History of Hai Phong Museum
The building was constructed in 1919 as the Hai Phong branch of the Bank of Indochina during the French colonial period, featuring French Gothic-influenced architecture. It was established as Hai Phong Museum in December 1959 to collect, preserve and exhibit artifacts related to the history and development of Hai Phong city.
Culture & Context
The museum preserves and presents the cultural heritage of Hai Phong, including archaeological remains, traditional crafts, maritime traditions and documents reflecting the city's social and cultural development, serving as an educational centre for visitors and local residents.
Route
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